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S&W’s Registered Magnum

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HansGruber

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The original Magnum, first of its name…

If you didn’t know, S&W first introduced the .357 Magnum in 1935; only available in the N-frame (and lives on today in the -27 and -28 models), it was THE top dog of the time (and was used to take Grizzly in its development…).

www.firearmsnews.com

Smith & Wesson's Registered .357 Magnum Revolver - Firearms News

The Smith & Wesson's Registered .357 Magnum Revolver is an example of craftsmanship and customization during the Great Depression.
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And I might be buying one. Negotiations are in process…
 
A 3.5" 27 has been on my bucket list for decades--it's just one of the most badass-looking revolvers ever made. Back in the '80s I got the chance to buy a 3.5" barrel for a good price, so I jumped on it. Shortly thereafter I made a great deal on a 4" 28. The idea was to put the 3.5" barrel on the 28, but the 28's barrel simply refused to budge. Ah shucks oh well, I still have both. And I've gotten used to the 4" 28.
 
HansGruber said:
The original Magnum, first of its name…

If you didn’t know, S&W first introduced the .357 Magnum in 1935; only available in the N-frame (and lives on today in the -27 and -28 models), it was THE top dog of the time (and was used to take Grizzly in its development…).

www.firearmsnews.com

Smith & Wesson's Registered .357 Magnum Revolver - Firearms News

The Smith & Wesson's Registered .357 Magnum Revolver is an example of craftsmanship and customization during the Great Depression.
www.firearmsnews.com www.firearmsnews.com

And I might be buying one. Negotiations are in process…
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Good l7ck, that is a Grail of grails..
 
Snake45 said:
A 3.5" 27 has been on my bucket list for decades--it's just one of the most badass-looking revolvers ever made. Back in the '80s I got the chance to buy a 3.5" barrel for a good price, so I jumped on it. Shortly thereafter I made a great deal on a 4" 28. The idea was to put the 3.5" barrel on the 28, but the 28's barrel simply refused to budge. Ah shucks oh well, I still have both. And I've gotten used to the 4" 28.
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I’ve got a 27-2 (I think? Maybe 27-1) 3.5” that’s just perfect. I wish S&W would bring back that barrel length.

The RM is a 5”.
 
HansGruber said:
The original Magnum, first of its name…

If you didn’t know, S&W first introduced the .357 Magnum in 1935; only available in the N-frame (and lives on today in the -27 and -28 models), it was THE top dog of the time (and was used to take Grizzly in its development…).

www.firearmsnews.com

Smith & Wesson's Registered .357 Magnum Revolver - Firearms News

The Smith & Wesson's Registered .357 Magnum Revolver is an example of craftsmanship and customization during the Great Depression.
www.firearmsnews.com www.firearmsnews.com

And I might be buying one. Negotiations are in process…
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Good luck and yea PICTURES please!
 
HansGruber said:
The original Magnum, first of its name…

If you didn’t know, S&W first introduced the .357 Magnum in 1935; only available in the N-frame (and lives on today in the -27 and -28 models), it was THE top dog of the time (and was used to take Grizzly in its development…).

www.firearmsnews.com

Smith & Wesson's Registered .357 Magnum Revolver - Firearms News

The Smith & Wesson's Registered .357 Magnum Revolver is an example of craftsmanship and customization during the Great Depression.
www.firearmsnews.com www.firearmsnews.com

And I might be buying one. Negotiations are in process…
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Good Luck !!
Hope it works out for you..
 
I have one of those but according to the Letter I got from S&W, it was shipped after S&W stopped registering them. S&W said the reason they stopped the registered program was cost. It is a fine example of the gunmaker's art. At one point I carried a 5" Model 27 for duty. The N frame magnums of the day were superbly accurate and closed up like a bank vault. Post gun porn if you get the Registered.
 
HansGruber said:
The original Magnum, first of its name…

If you didn’t know, S&W first introduced the .357 Magnum in 1935; only available in the N-frame (and lives on today in the -27 and -28 models), it was THE top dog of the time (and was used to take Grizzly in its development…).

www.firearmsnews.com

Smith & Wesson's Registered .357 Magnum Revolver - Firearms News

The Smith & Wesson's Registered .357 Magnum Revolver is an example of craftsmanship and customization during the Great Depression.
www.firearmsnews.com www.firearmsnews.com

And I might be buying one. Negotiations are in process…
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Wow. That's awesome. Pics if it happens.
 
HansGruber said:
The original Magnum, first of its name…

If you didn’t know, S&W first introduced the .357 Magnum in 1935; only available in the N-frame (and lives on today in the -27 and -28 models), it was THE top dog of the time (and was used to take Grizzly in its development…).

www.firearmsnews.com

Smith & Wesson's Registered .357 Magnum Revolver - Firearms News

The Smith & Wesson's Registered .357 Magnum Revolver is an example of craftsmanship and customization during the Great Depression.
www.firearmsnews.com www.firearmsnews.com

And I might be buying one. Negotiations are in process…
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Good luck on the buy!

S&W .357 Mags are the bomb …
Well, so are Weatherby Mags 🙂😝
 
Here's Smith & Wesson MODEL 27-2 .357 MAGNUM...3-1/2" BARREL, PINNED & RECESSED... ORIGINAL FINISH, MFD 1973 at Jackthedog is auctioning. The final price will give you an idea of current retail price.

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Smith & Wesson MODEL 27-2 .357 MAGNUM...3-1/2

SMITH & WESSON ~ MODEL 27-2 .357 MAGNUM3-1/2 BARREL, PINNED & RECESSEDORIGINAL FINISH, MFD 1973 NO RESERVE! Here's a pretty nice Smith & Wesson Model 27-2 .35
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The top is my "unregistered" magnum shipped from the factory in 1955. I inherited this revolver. Sent it ba k to S&W in the 70's for reblue and sight insert.

Bottom is 5" model 27 that I carried as a patrolman.

Someday I will post all my duty guns. There were 14 of them
 

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Wirenut said:
I'll never be able to afford a registered magnum, so I'm glad I got a model 27 back in the 70's.
Paid $315.00 and it would take many Benjamin's for me to part with it.View attachment 31542
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Question. I inherited a box filled with old gun cleaning supplies. Some nice old 1 piece shotgun rods, bunch of cleaners and lubes, all in antiquey looking packaging. Also was a little silver screwdriver exactly like the one in that box. What exactly is it for?
 
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